Antique Augis love medal pendant in 18 karat gold (750). Love medal pendant in an unusual 1930s version featuring the quotation “more than yesterday less than tomorrow”. The “+” sign is set with five diamonds and the “-” sign with two calibrated synthetic rubies. The quotation is set in a garland of roses with a radiant outline. The clasp is also decorated. Augis médaille d’amour pendant, circa 1930, France.
Eagle head hallmark (French State hallmark for 18-karat gold), signed A.A.
Dimensions: 30 x 20 mm
Condition: tiny scratches from use
Weight : 2.65 gr
Learn more: The medal mentions the quote taken from a letter by Rosmonde Gérard, the poet, to her love Edmond Rostand, the author of Cyrano de Bergerac: ‘For, you see, each day I love you more, Today more than yesterday and less than tomorrow.’ Inspired by these two lovers, Alphonse Augis incorporates these lines into his ‘love medals,’ condensing them to ‘+ than yesterday – than tomorrow.’
Marquise diamond ring in yellow gold 18 karats and platinum. In the center, a line of 5 diamonds in bezel setting, one more important in the center, surrounded by rose-cut diamonds on platinum. Belle époque navette ring, early 20th century.
Mascaron hallmark, owl hallmark
Finger size : 46 UE or 3,75 US (resizing possible)
Dimensions of the ring head : 20,25 mm x 7.2 mm
Note: the diamonds in the central line are brilliant cut, except for one which is old cut 8-8
Condition : scratches from use
Vintage chrysoprase diamond ring in 18 karat (750) white gold. Ring from the 1970s, set with chrysoprases (green chalcedony) and single-cut diamonds on a raised square bezel. The stones are in prongs and stars settings. Vintage ring, circa 1970, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold).
Finger circumference: 58 (EU) or 8.25 US (possible sizing)
Bezel size: 11 x 11 mm
Total estimated weight of chrysoprases: 0.30 carat
Estimated total weight of diamonds: 0.04 carat
Circular diamond ring in platinum and 18 karat rose gold. Ring set with a central flat Dutch rose-cut diamond. The diamond is raised by eight prongs and surrounded by 12 rose-cut diamonds on a platinum setting. Antique ring, late Art Deco, early Retro period, France, Lyon.
Marked with an eagle’s head and the goldsmith’s mark of Rénart François (active in Lyon from 1934).
Finger size: 60 EU or 9 US (can be changed)
Tray size: 14 x 14 mm
Estimated weight of the central diamond: 0.05 ct
Estimated weight of the diamonds: 0.30 ct
Art Deco sapphire ring in 18 karat gold and platinum. Oval marquise-shaped ring with an old mine cut diamond in its center, surrounded by four navette-cut synthetic sapphires. The top of the ring is set with 18 rose-cut diamonds. Antique ring, Art Deco, circa 1920-1930, France.
Eagle head and dog head hallmarks (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold), goldsmith’s hallmark illegible.
Finger size: 55 EU or 7.25 US (can be resized).
Note: the ring has been rhodium-plated to restore its lustre.
Condition: chips and scratches from use
Art Deco diamonds ruby ring in 18-karat white gold (750). Ring set with 13 rose-cut diamonds and two small round rubies. The central diamond is an old cut and weighs approximately 0.05 carats. The structure of the ring is openwork. Art Deco ring, circa 1930, France.
Partially stamped eagle hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Finger size: 57 EU or 7.75 US (resizeable)
Maximum width of the ring: 12 mm
Estimated weight of diamonds: 0.19 carat
Estimated weight of rubies: 0.02 carat
Diamond Art Deco clip brooch in platinum and 18 karat (750) white gold. Triangular-shaped lapel clip, combining the typical lines of Art Deco with the beginning of the curves typical of the Retro period, with scrolls at the top. This lapel clip is set with 51 rose-cut diamonds. Brooch or lapel clip, circa 1930-1940, France.
Dog head hallmark, eagle head hallmark and trace of numbering on reverse, “Déposé” on clasp, Peyret & Cie workshop hallmark (active between 1906 and 1980).
Edwardian diamond pearl arrow brooch in 18 karats rose gold and silver. Brooch featuring an arrow with 22 diamonds on the tip and tail, and a fine pearl on the shaft (diameter approx. 4.9 mm). Antique brooch, late 19th – early 20th century.
Partially inscribed owl hallmark (French State hallmark for 18 karat gold).
Dimensions: 10 x 52 mm Estimated total diamond weight: 0.11 carat
Art Deco half eternity ring in 18-karat white gold (750). Half eternity band set with fourteen single-cut diamonds. Angular edges, typical of early 20th-century wedding bands. French Art Deco ring, circa 1920.
Finger size: 49 EU or 5 US (small change of size possible).
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and RC goldsmith’s hallmark.
Art Deco circular diamond ring in platinum (850). Circular ring from the Art Deco period, with an old-cut diamond weighing approx. 0.25 carat and surrounded by eleven rose-cut diamonds. The shoulders of the ring are soberly decorated with two fine lines. Art Deco ring, circa 1930, France.
Dog-head hallmark and goldsmith’s hallmark partially effaced, numbering in the ring.
Finger size: 53 EU or 6.5 US (can be changed).
Bezel diameter: 7 mm
Estimated weight of old-cut diamond: 0.25 carat
Total estimated diamond weight: 0.36 carat
Half eternity ring band in platinum and diamonds. American half wedding band set with 14 brilliant-cut diamonds on a gray platinum setting. Antique wedding band from the early 20th century.
Dog-head hallmark (french state hallmark for platinum)
Finger size: 50 UE or 5.25 US (No sizing possible).